{"product_id":"preorder-athearn-ho-ath72188-rtr-sd40-2-w-dcc-t2-sound-kcs-639","title":"PREORDER Athearn HO ATH72188 RTR SD40-2 w\/DCC \u0026 T2 Sound, KCS #639","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKCS FEATURES: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eKCS\/Chessie style rock plows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-chime horn \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFront and rear ditch lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eNose mounted gyra lights (effect in DCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1990’s, KCS began repainting some of their SD40-2’s in this grey scheme with yellow stripes. KCS also added nose mounted gyra lights and moved the horn to the back of the units. They could be found all over the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \n\n\u003ch3\u003eSD40-2 LOCOMOTIVE FEATURES: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFully-assembled and ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready features Quick Plug™ plug-and-play technology with 21-pin NEM connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eScaled from prototype resources including drawings, field measurements, photographs, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAccurately –painted and –printed paint schemes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eCoupler cut levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber MU hoses for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFlexible rubber trainline hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSee-through cab windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFine-scale Celcon handrails for scale appearance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etch stainless steel windshield wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWire grab irons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDetailed fuel tank with fuel fillers, fuel gauges, \u0026amp; breather pipes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSeparately applied air tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDCC-ready Non-sound version features 21-pin NEM DCC plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSee-through dynamic brake and radiator fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eExhaust stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFrame mounted bell (unless noted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDetailed 4000 gallon fuel tank (unless different capacity is noted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMcHenry® scale knuckle couplers - Kadee compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel drive with precision gears for smooth \u0026amp; quiet operation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAll-wheel electrical pickup provides reliable current flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track \u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBi-directional LED lighting for realistic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHeavy die-cast frame for greater traction and more pulling power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePackaging securely holds model for safe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eWarranty service available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMinimum radius: 18” Recommended radius 22”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch3\u003eSOUND-EQUIPPED MODELS ALSO FEATURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDual cube speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOnboard DCC+Sound models have full-feature Tsunami2 sound decoder by SoundTraxx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eSound units operate in both DC and DCC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eFull DCC functions available when operated in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eEngine, horn, and bell sounds work in DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eAll functions NMRA compatible in DCC mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrecision slow speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\n\u003ch3\u003ePROTOTYPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SD40-2 was introduced in January 1972 as part of EMD’s Dash 2 series, responding to competing products from GE and ALCO. Reliability and versatility of the 3,000-horsepower SD40-2 made it the best-selling model in EMD’s history and the standard of the industry for several decades after its introduction. The SD40-2 was an improvement over the SD40, with modular electronic control systems like those of the experimental SD45X and DDA40X. The last SD40-2 delivered to a United States railroad was built in July 1984, with production continuing for railroads in Canada until 1988. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Athearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088229335103,"sku":"ATH-72188-PRE","price":22.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7461\/7663\/files\/ATH72188_A0_VS0W97G8_31a037d5-0b10-4c81-a664-16259cf23597.jpg?v=1775882484","url":"https:\/\/factorydirecthobbies.com\/products\/preorder-athearn-ho-ath72188-rtr-sd40-2-w-dcc-t2-sound-kcs-639","provider":"Factory Direct Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}